Which of the following is true regarding the manner in which the exclusionary rule is derived from the U.S. Constitution?
A) It is specifically set forth in the Fourth Amendment.
B) It is specifically set forth in the Fifth Amendment.
C) It is specifically set forth in the Sixth Amendment.
D) It is specifically set forth in the Eighth Amendment.
E) No section of the U.S. Constitution specifically states the provisions of the exclusionary rule.

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The exclusionary rule, which prevents the government from using most evidence gathered in violation of the United States Constitution, is not explicitly stated in any specific amendment. Instead, it is a court-created rule derived from the Fourth Amendment's protection against unreasonable searches and seizures, along with other constitutional protections.

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